A red light garage sale + basics of keeping chooks + can you lend a hand?

Red light garage sale: selling historic brothel memorabilia

Locals turned up in droves to buy bits and bobs from one of Kalgoorlie's best-known brothels at one of the most unusual garage sales around.
Madam Mary-Anne Kenworthy spoke to Geoff Hutchison about some of the unique items that were sold and the stories behind them.

How new WA coronavirus restrictions will change your life

From next week, West Australians will be able participate in a whole range of activities that were previously banned. Here's a guide to help you work out what you will be allowed to do and what is still off limits.

Hotels with Heart: One month later for pilot program sheltering Perth's rough sleepers

A pilot program giving rough sleepers somewhere safe to stay and be supported to get their lives back on track, saw Pan Pacific hotel manager Rob Weeden, standing in the lobby to welcome a group of about 20 guests to his hotel in late March. He spoke to Geoff Hutchison about this extremely rewarding experience.

We're calling out to people with big hearts

Did you know volunteering can be as simple as making a phone call from the comfort of your own home? Restrictions on our movements may be easing but there are still many vulnerable people in our community who need your help. We're asking you if you can lend a hand and make a positive impact.
We're celebrating National Volunteering Week next week and we just want to acknowledge all the hard-working volunteers making a difference. Thank you!

Daily life during coronavirus to be captured and preserved by WA's state library and museum

West Australians are being asked to share personal stories, photos and artefacts documenting life during the coronavirus pandemic as part of a project to preserve this extraordinary time in our history.

South Freo brewer bottles hand sanitiser after beer demand drops

Scott Douglas had grand plans for his South Fremantle business intending to turn the old Sealanes site into a 300-person capacity venue with a micro-brewery and distillery. But when coronavirus hit, demand for kegs dried up and he had to rethink that vision. Geoff Hutchison spoke to him about brewing up a new business plan.

Poison info centres getting more calls during isolation

There has been an increase in calls relating to alcohol hand gels, other disinfectants and bleaches during the pandemic according to the Head of WA's Poison Information Centre, Ann-Maree Lynch. She spoke to Christine Layton on Saturday Breakfast about common poison calls and the rise in self-harm attempts in the elderly population.

The basics of keeping backyard chooks

When it comes to backyard chickens, the rewards far outweigh the work. Gillian O'Shaughnessy spoke to keen gardener and proud chicken owner Steve Wood, guiding you through what to know if you are thinking of welcoming a few feathered friends into your home.

19 sweet baking projects to try

Whether you're baking a batch of bikkies to keep your head and hands busy or attempting your first ever birthday cake — we have plenty of recipes to help.

COVID-19 Older Persons Support Line

Do you know an older Australian who may not have proper access to the internet or the confidence to be able to find COVID-19 information online?
A free COVID-19 Support Line has been launched for senior Australians, their families and carers, to provide the critical information they need to stay healthy and safe during the pandemic.
ABC Radio has also launched a new national segment, Getting On, a COVID-19 special feature on Sundays at 3:30pm, targeted at seniors with no digital connection to get up to date information and learn more about the issues impacting older Australians.